Hauserhof Weg - Heinrich Schwaiger Haus - Großes Wiesbachhorn Hiking tours
Tour description
Steep path from the lake reservoir Mooserboden to the hut "Heinrich Schwaiger Haus". Unique view and starting point for the Große Wiesbachhorn.
From Mooserboden (2.040 m) cross over the two dams and continue up to the left. Follow the path ascending steeply in wind ings up to the Heinrich Schwaiger Haus to 2.802 m height. From here it is possible to continue further up to the Grosse Wiesbachhorn (3,564 m).
Details & elevation profile
Starting point
Mooserboden Stausee
Finishing point
Heinrich Schwaiger Haus
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
To begin this walk, take the bus up to the Mooserboden. From here cross over the two dams and continue up to the left by the Möllzirkus building. Now follow the path no 718 (yellow sign) ascending steeply in wind ings up to the Heinrich Schwaiger Haus (ascent approx. 2 h, descent approx. 1.5 h). From here it is possible to continue further up to the Grosse Wiesbachhorn. The summit is reached by pro-
ceeding over the Hüttenkamin chimney and up over the Bratschen to the Lower Fochezkopf and further over the Fochezkees ascend ing up to the Upper Fochezkopf. Now follow the route over the Kaindlgrat ridge to the Wielingerscharte and over the summit
ridge to the Grossen Wiesbachhorn (3,564 m).
This is a high alpine glacier tour and requires the appropriate equipment as well as alpine knowledge and experience. This tour should therefore
only be undertaken in the company of a mountain guide. The ascent up to the hut is possible without a mountain guide.
Tips
Recommended equipment
The ascent up to the hut is possible without a mountain guide!
Sturdy shoes, rain jacket and ev. also gloves (for the fixed ropes) recommended.For the Wiesbachhorn you will also need crampons and pickaxes.
Best time of year
How to get there
47.16696, 12.71442
Bus 660 zur Talstation Kesselfall, weiter mit den Shuttlebussen und dem offenen Schrägaufzug zu den Stauseen
free parking garage at Kesselfallstraße 98 in 5710 Kaprun